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17 TAAA Members Graduate through DA-RFO-CAR AMIA Program

Seventeen (17) members of the Tublay AMIAbles Association Agripreneurs (TAAA) successfully completed the training on “Capability Building and Competence Enhancement Activities for the Operation of the Food Processing Facility,” which was conducted by DA-RFO-CAR through its AMIA program, in partnership with Benguet State University (BSU) and LGU-Tublay.

The training commenced on July 30, with the FSRIC-BSU team, led by Lesley Dale Umayat, serving as resource speakers and trainers. The program concluded with a graduation ceremony on August 14.

Participants engaged in hands-on training to produce veggie pancit canton in four flavors: Sugarbeets, Malunggay, Carrots, and Squash. They learned the entire process, from preparing raw materials to packaging the final product.

On the final day, the graduation activity was attended by AMIA staff led by Mr. Lito Mocati, BSU staff headed by Manuel Dorado Jr., and Mr. Garp Kimayong from DA-AMAD. In his opening remarks, Mr. Dorado congratulated everyone for completing the training and reassured them that the partnership would continue.

Mr. Kimayong discussed how the products would be introduced to the market, aiming not only for national reach but also for international success. “You, members of the association, know by heart your Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives,” he said. Also, he stressed the importance of market linkages. Thus, he encouraged the members to utilize technologies and different media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok to market their products.

During the event, association members had the opportunity to share their experiences and express their gratitude. Joan Ajawan thanked BSU, DA-RFO-CAR, and LGU Tublay for their support. This was followed by Ms. Sunshine Dackias expressing sincere appreciation for the training and highlighting its potential impact, especially for the unemployed. She envisioned success as long as the members continued their efforts. “We strongly believe that the knowledge, skills, and experiences instilled in us, surely help us to achieve our optimum performance as AMIAbles entrepreneurs of Tublay”, Ms. Dackias said on her final note.

The training concluded with Mr. Mocati expressing gratitude to the members for their participation and to the partners for their support. He expressed hope that everyone would continue their efforts to complete the labor force and anticipated success in their endeavors.

Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture - AMIA Department of Agriculture-Cordillera

***Department of Agriculture Conducts Successful Participatory Climate Risk Vulnerability Assessment (PCRVA) / Participatory Rapid Appraisal in Apayao

**Santa Maria, Flora, Apayao -** From July 31 to August 1, 2024, the Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office – Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) successfully conducted a Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) in Santa Maria, Flora, Apayao. This appraisal marks a significant step towards establishing a new Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) Village in the region.

The PRA was a collaborative effort involving the DA-CAR's Field Operation Division, Research Division, and the AMIA Program. A member from the Marian’s Farmer Association attended and joined the event, including Barangay Captain Ferick P. Roque, members of the Barangay Council, and representatives from the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist (OMAG).

The workshop commenced with a warm welcome from Barangay Captain Ferick Roque, setting a positive tone for the event. Municipal Agriculturist Natividad Ramos expressed gratitude to DA-CAR for their outreach to Santa Maria and stressed the importance of active participation for the PRA’s success. She urged all attendees to engage fully in the activities.

Mineralito F. Simon introduced the AMIA program, emphasizing its mission to educate farmers on climate-resilient agriculture technologies. Following this, Leah E. Mon explained the PRA process, detailing its four phases of information gathering.

To facilitate comprehensive data collection, participants were divided into three groups, each tasked with creating a village map, a historical timeline, a seasonal calendar, and a resource flow chart. These exercises culminated in group presentations where participants showcased their outputs and identified the community's priority needs.

In addition to the workshop activities, the DA-CAR team, along with Barangay Kagawad and OMAG staff, conducted a village walk. This walk was instrumental in validating the collected information and gaining deeper insights into the community’s dynamics and resources.

The successful completion of this PRA provided essential profile and baseline data crucial for establishing the new AMIA Village. Moreover, it highlighted the priority needs for future Community Participatory Action Research (CPAR) including the CRA trial, laying a strong foundation for continued community development and resilience in Santa Maria.

This initiative underscores the DA-CAR’s commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices and empowering local communities through participatory research and collaboration.//M.Balaan




Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture - AMIA
Department of Agriculture-Cordillera

*** FOD AMIA – Research Div. Collaborative Meeting and Assessment Workshop for the PRA Results and CPAR Proposal in the New AMIA Villages.

The Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office - CAR convened a meeting on July 26, 2024, bringing together staff from the Field Operation Division and Research Division to present the results of the Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) conducted in newly identified AMIA (Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture) villages.

The event was initiated with remarks from Sr. Science Research Specialist and Project Leader Esther C. Andiso, who assured that the PRA processes in Barangay Itap and Ubao Aguinaldo, Ifugao; Barangay Butigue, Paracelis, Mountain Province; and Barangay Liwan East, Rizal, Kalinga, were meticulously followed.

During the meeting, presenters shared their findings from the PRA along with recommendations, which sparked a productive discussion to gather input for drafting the Community Participatory Action Research (CPAR) proposal. Additionally, the group presented a drafted compendium on Climate-Resilient Agriculture technologies and approaches to collect feedback for further refinement.

The event concluded with Nicasio S. Baucas expressing his gratitude to all participants for their contributions and their ongoing partnership with the AMIA Program, highlighting the successful and collaborative effort of all involved.




Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture - AMIA
Department of Agriculture-Cordillera

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐊𝐚-𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐀!!

LOOK: Here are the Special Farm Weather Outlook and Advisory (SFWOA) for Typhoon "CARINA" for Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

𝐼𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑡 05:00 𝐴𝑀, 24 𝐽𝑢𝑙𝑦 2024
𝑉𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑏𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑡 11:00 AM 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦.
TYPHOON “CARINA” FURTHER INTENSIFIES AS IT HEADS TOWARD TAIWAN.

𝐋OCATION OF CENTER (𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌):
The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data 320 km East of Basco, Batanes or 405 km East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan (20.1 °N, 125.0 °E )

PRESENT MOVEMENT:
Northwestward at 25 km/h

INTENSITY:
Maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h near the center,
gustiness of up to 190 km/h, and central pressure of 950 hPa

MAJOR ROAD NETWORK CONDITIONS
All national roads in the Province of Apayao and the City of Baguio are passable.
However, some road sections in the Provinces of Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province and Kalinga are either not passable, one-way passable, or with limited access.

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭/𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞!
https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/.../severe-weather-bulletin #
https://www.facebook.com/dpwhcordillera

Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture - AMIA
Department of Agriculture-Cordillera
Agricultural Training Institute-CAR
Province of Kalinga
Abra Province
Ifugao Province
Provincial Agriculture Office Mountain Province
Provincial Government of Apayao

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐊𝐚-𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐀!!
LOOK: Here are the Special Farm Weather Outlook and Advisory (SFWOA) for Typhoon "CARINA" for Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
𝐼𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑡 11: 00 𝐴𝑀, 23 𝐽𝑢𝑙𝑦 2024
𝑉𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑏𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑡 4:00 PM 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦.
TYPHOON “CARINA” SLIGHTLY INTENSIFIES AS IT MOVES NORTHWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA.

𝐋OCATION OF CENTER (𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌):
The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data 320 km East of Basco, Batanes or 405 km East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan (20.1 °N, 125.0 °E )

PRESENT MOVEMENT:
Moving Westward at 15 km/h

INTENSITY:
Maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 170 km/h

MAJOR ROAD NETWORK CONDITIONS
All national roads in the Province of ABRA, APAYAO, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE, and the city of BAGUIO are PASSABLE except for previously reported roads which were either closed, one-lane passable with limited access, and ongoing road works (see Benguet, Ifugao, and Kalinga advisories).

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭/𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞!
https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/.../severe-weather-bulletin #
https://www.facebook.com/dpwhcordillera

Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture - AMIA
Department of Agriculture-Cordillera
Agricultural Training Institute-CAR
Province of Kalinga
Abra Province
Provincial Government of Apayao
Ifugao Province
Mountain Province DRRM Office

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐊𝐚-𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐀!!

LOOK: Here are the Special Farm Weather Outlook and Advisory (SFWOA) for the Typhoon "CARINA" for Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
𝐼𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑡 5: 00 𝐴𝑀, 23 𝐽𝑢𝑙𝑦 2024
𝑉𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑏𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑡 11:00 A𝑀 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦.
TYPHOON “CARINA” MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH WHILE MOVING NORTH NORTHWESTWARD.

𝐋OCATION OF CENTER (𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌):
The center of Typhoon CARINA was estimated based on all
available data at 380 km East of Aparri, Cagayan (18.9°N,
125.2°E)

PRESENT MOVEMENT:
North Northwestward at 10 km/h

INTENSITY:
Maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h near the center,
gustiness of up to 160 km/h, and central pressure of 975 hPa

MAJOR ROAD NETWORK CONDITIONS

All national roads in the Province of ABRA, APAYAO, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE, and the city of BAGUIO are PASSABLE except for previously reported roads which were either closed, one-lane passable with limited access, and ongoing road works (see Benguet, Ifugao, and Kalinga advisories).

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭/𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞!
https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/tropical-cyclone/severe-weather-bulletin #
https://www.facebook.com/dpwhcordillera

Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture - AMIADepartment of Agriculture-Cordillera
BFAR-Cordillera
Agricultural Training Institute-CAR
Province of Kalinga
Provincial Government of Apayao
Abra Province
Ifugao Province
Mountain Province

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐊𝐚-𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐀!!

𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆: 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 (𝐒𝐅𝐖𝐎𝐀) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 "𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀" 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘾𝘼𝙍)

𝐼𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑡 11:00 𝐴𝑀, 22 𝐽𝑢𝑙𝑦 2024
𝑉𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑏𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑡 5:00 P𝑀 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦.
“𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀” continues to steadily Intensify as it moves Northwestward over the Philippine Sea
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌):
The center of the eye was estimated based on all available data 340 km East Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora (17.4 °N, 125.1 °E )

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
North Northwestward at 15 km/h

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭/𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞!
Source: https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate

Department of Agriculture-Cordillera
Agricultural Training Institute-CAR
Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture - AMIA4
Province of Kalinga
Abra Province
Ifugao Province
Pdrrmo Mountain Province
Provincial Government of Apayao
Mayor's Office - La Trinidad

👋Halina't matuto ng mas malalim patungkol sa Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture o AMIA Program ng Department of Agriculture (DA) at kung paano tumutugon and DA sa banta ng pabago-bagong klima at panahon!

Abangan bukas, July 17, 2024 sa ganap na ika-5:30 ng umaga, si DA Climate Resilient Agriculture Office (CRAO) and AMIA Program Director Alicia G. Ilaga sa programang "Usapang Agrikultura" ng Radyo Pilipinas!

Manood at makinig sa Radyo Pilipinas FB page para sa live streaming, at RP1 News 738kHz sa AM band. Available na din ito sa free TV sa TV Plus channel 3 at Affordabox channels 45 to 49.



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DA-CAR preps Cordi's new AMIA villages through PRA

The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-RFO-CAR), through its Field Operation Division (FOD) Adaptation and Mitigation Initiatives in Agriculture (AMIA) in collaboration with Research Division, has conducted a Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) and Participatory Climate Risk Vulnerability Assessment (PCRVA) in various provinces in the region.

This initiative aims to identify suitable areas for the establishment of new AMIA Villages, emphasizing a participatory and interdisciplinary approach to project development that actively involves farmers in the process. Said activities took place on April 2-4, 2024, in Aguinaldo, Ifugao; May 7-9 in Rizal, Kalinga; and May 14-15 in Paracelis, Mountain Province.

Leah Mon, SRS II discussed the PRA process which was divided into four phases to gather essential data and encourage community participation.

In the first phase, farmers collaborated to create detailed maps of their villages. These maps included social, infrastructure, and enterprise maps, as well as topographic and transect maps. This exercise provided valuable insights into the local landscape and resources, aiding researchers in understanding the area's specific characteristics. During the second phase, participants engaged in a historical timeline exercise, documenting significant events and activities in their barangay. This included trend analysis to identify key goals and future aspirations for agricultural production, offering a clear vision of their development objectives.

The third phase focused on the creation of seasonal calendars by the participants. Farmers also conducted cost-benefit analysis for the top two commodities in their area, ensuring that the most economically viable crops were prioritized. Additionally, they developed resource flow and institutional diagrams, providing comprehensive information about the availability and movement of resources, as well as the roles of various institutions within the community. This participatory process not only enhances the accuracy of the data collected but also empowers farmers by involving them directly in development planning.

“By actively participating throughout the PRA process, farmers became integral partners in the development process, ensuring that projects are well-tailored to the specific needs and conditions of their communities,” Mon added.

The DA-RFO-CAR's approach to establishing new AMIA Villages through PRA and PCRVA is a testament to the value of participatory methods in agricultural development. By fostering collaboration and leveraging local knowledge, these initiatives aim to build resilient, sustainable agricultural communities across the Cordillera provinces.

Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture - AMIA
Department of Agriculture-Cordillera

AMIACAR🄽🄴🅆🅂 | 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐏 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐓𝐖𝐆 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐀 𝐑𝐅𝐎-𝐂𝐀𝐑

Newly designated Regional Technical Working Group (RTWG) of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (DA RFO-CAR) convened to mainstream the Agro-climatic Advisory Portal (ACAP).

Wendel Pinkihan, AMIA-CIS technical staff elaborated the definition, purpose, and ways forward of the project. He stressed that ACAP is a digital platform for the generation and dissemination of climate-weather based farm advisories, specifically; 10-day farm weather outlook, seasonal outlook, and special weather forecasts.
The project will serve as part of the local early warning system that will maximize returns of production input, minimizes potential losses and damages, therefore resulting in higher productivity and income.

Pinkihan highlighted that the platform is under development and priority crops are rice and corn. Additionally, workshops per province to operationalize the project will be conducted with provincial and municipal partners.

Anent, the RTWG are to establish location based on specific cropping calendar for the rice and corn in the region. Accordingly, members are to determine the climate risk and emerging threats in the local setting and to generate recommendations in the reduction and management of its potential impacts in the agricultural sector. The recommendations shall serve as a guide for farmers in their day-to-day farming operations.

ACAP is a component of the Adaptation Mitigation Initiatives in Agriculture (AMIA) program to strengthen its implementation./

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AMIACAR🄽🄴🅆🅂 | 𝗗𝗔 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗢 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗔 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀,
𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

To monitor the development of the Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) villages in Cordillera, the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Climate Resilient Agriculture Office (CRAO) visited the established sites in Tublay, and Buguias, Benguet last May 14-16.

The activity, led by Rae Michael Barbosa, Planning Officer, Quennie May Camu, Project Development Officer, and technical staff of DA-RFO-CAR conducted field visitations and interviewed AMIA farmer members to assess the impact of the tailor-fitted interventions.

In Buguias, the team visited the two new twin greenhouses in Nakiangan and Bangao. Roselily Atopen, a member of the Northern Hills Farmers Association (NHFA) in Nakiangan showcased their standing crops such as lemons, and coffee plants which are strategically situated to protect the vegetative plantations from strong winds. A vermicomposting facility will also be constructed under the association to be utilized by the members for additional income.

Within the MACASCASA Farmers Association in Bangao are the earlier established tunnel and twin greenhouses, diversion dam, and water reservoir. Grace Bacangan, President of the association mentioned that they clean the diversion dam twice a year, ideally in June and November in preparation for the arrival of typhoons.
“Through the continuous provisions of interventions from AMIA, such as greenhouses, our produce increases and is well protected from strong winds and typhoons.” She added.
Aside from crop production, poultry and livestock integration projects were also provided to the farmer-members. In Calamagan, egg production was established, and its market is within the community and outside the municipality for bulk orders.

On the other hand, in Daclan, Tublay, under the Our Farmers Haven (OFH) association, the monitoring team visited the site for the agricultural structures, and the greenhouses are being maintained and utilized. A nursery and vermicomposting facility was established at the location.
Shirley Picpican, Secretary and farmer-member of OFH elaborated that their produce is being delivered in Baguio city. Accordingly, some of their members are with ongoing PGS assessment for guaranteed organic producers.
Windbreaks in Ba-ayan are still utilized by the recipients, and rehabilitation of the greenhouse in Ambassador is ongoing based on the initial monitoring of the technical staff.

Further, to conclude the activity, DA CRAO enumerated recommendations to fast-track the implementations of projects and utilization of allotted funds, as well as to improve the AMIA villages. Barbosa underscored the importance of strengthening the Climate information services to reach farmers in far-flung areas, thus, the establishment of bulletins in barangays. He also stressed building up marketing linkages and product packaging will progress the livelihood of the AMIA villages.//KDiwas

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AMIA in the news!

Climate-resilient progs launched in Apayao, MP

Aimed at establishing new Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) villages in the region, the Department of Agriculture-Cordillera conducted two inception meetings with key officials in Flora, Apayao, and Paracelis, Mountain Province.

The activity became an avenue to mainstream AMIA, the flagship program of the national government in mitigating the negative impacts of climate change in the agriculture sector.
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LGU-Paracelis, Mt. Province Local Government Unit of Flora Apayao, Philippines

Climate-resilient progs launched in Apayao, MP - Baguio Midland Courier Aimed at establishing new Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) villages in the region, the Department of Agriculture-Cordillera conducted two inception meetings with key officials in Flora, Apayao, and Paracelis, Mountain Province. The activity became an avenue to mainstream AM...

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𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐀-𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

The Turn-Over Ceremony for the results of the Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative Agriculture (AMIA) project in Abra province marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between the Department of Agriculture-Cordillera and partner agencies.

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Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture - AMIA

A writeshop was conducted for the preparation of the terminal report for the research project “Targeting Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture: Targeting and Prioritization for the Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) in Abra” on March 19-22, 25-26, 2024.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 ‼



Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture - AMIA
Department of Agriculture-Cordillera

Abra Province
DA Apco Abra

Good day!

Kindly click orig. post and react (❤️) the entry of CAR (Buguias AMIA village). Much appreciated😍😇

[Cordillera Administrative Region Entry #2]

𝐘𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦

Yes, women farm. Grace B. Bacangan of the Buguias AMIA Village showcased the proceeds from vegetables planted in her greenhouse. The protected structure shelters crops from climatic hazards and increases cropping intensity.
Accordingly, using her extra income from her produce, she opted to add more materials to widen the structure to accommodate more crops for consumption and commercialization.

Magandang Hapon!

Kindly click orig. post and react (❤️) the entry of Cordillera (AMIA village Rizal, Kalinga). Much appreciated😍😇

[CAR_Entry #1] 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

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| 🌟𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏'𝒔 𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏🌟📸

In celebration of , the DA Climate Resilient Agriculture Office (CRAO) under the Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) Program is holding a photo contest titled, "𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆-𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 (𝑪𝑹𝑨), 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏."

This contest seeks to spotlight the invaluable contributions of AMIA women in building resilience, emphasizing their pivotal roles in promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices and technologies, and fostering resilient communities. Moreover, it aims to showcase the commitment of AMIA Villages to upholding gender equality and inclusivity.🌾👩‍🌾

𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐄:
Photo entries should capture AMIA women's contributions to resilience-building in their communities or portray how AMIA villages champion gender equality and inclusivity.

𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐄:
The photo contest is open to all AMIA Program beneficiaries and AMIA Local Government Unit (LGU) partners. They must be willing to contribute to the AMIA Program's advocacy by allowing their entries to be used for promotional purposes.

𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐒:
- Photos can be captured using either a camera or a mobile phone.
- Submitted photos must be in JPEG format, high-resolution (600 dpi), with a maximum file size of 100MB.
- Photo manipulation and alteration are not allowed.
- Entries must not have been previously submitted to any other photo contest or published in any other materials (print and online).
- Each entry must be accompanied by a 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 and a 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (less than 100 words) which can be in English or Filipino.
- Only one entry per AMIA Village/LGU is allowed.
- Entries must be emailed to 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞.𝐝𝐚@𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦 with the subject: 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 [𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 + 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞]. Please include your name, address, contact number, and name of your AMIA village/LGU in the email.

𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑:
The deadline for the submission of entries is 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

Validated entries will be posted on the AMIA FB Page on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

Winners will be announced on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆
Photo Composition: 30%
Most Number of Shares and Likes: 40%
Relevance to the theme: 30%
Total: 100%

𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐒
1st Place - P3,000 worth of prizes (P1,500 cash + P1,500 load)
2nd Place - P2,000 worth of prizes (P1,000 cash + P1,000 load )
3rd Place - P1,000 worth of prizes (P500 cash + P500 load)

Sali na, Ka-AMIA!

DA-AMIA Cordillera
AMIA Ilocos
Cagayan Valley AMIA - CREATE
AMIA Region 3
AMIA MiMaRoPa
AMIA Calabarzon
AMIA DA RFO 5
AMIA Western Visayas
AMIA Central Visayas
Department of Agriculture - Eastern Visayas
Department of Agriculture ZAMPEN
AMIA- Region 10
AMIA Onse
AMIA Soccsksargen
DA - AMIA Caraga

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊| 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐃𝐀-𝐑𝐅𝐎-𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐀 𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬.

Aimed at establishing new Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) villages in the Cordillera Region, DA-RFO-CAR conducted two inception meetings with key officials in Flora, Apayao, and Paracelis, Mountain Province last March 6-7, consecutively.
The activity became an avenue to mainstream AMIA, the flagship program of the national government in mitigating the negative impacts of climate change in the Agricultural sector.
Crisante K. Rosario, Agriculturist II from the SPCS-FOD-DA-RFO CAR presented the program highlighting its four components; the Climate Resiliency and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA), Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA), Climate Information Service (CIS), and Climate REsilient Agri-fishery Technology-bases Enterprises (CREATE).
Steps in establishing an AMIA village were also reiterated. Rosario stressed the importance of the involvement of the LGU in setting up an AMIA village as they are at the forefront of delivering services to the community. The LGU can also provide administrative and even technical assistance to the program implementers in conducting activities.
Further, the CRVA map of the two municipality was also presented showing its high vulnerability to climate risk and weather extremes, hence, the implementation of the AMIA program.
Natividad C. Ramos, Municipal Agriculturist elaborated that Flora has an active cluster cooperative consisting of 12 Farmers Cooperative Associations (FCAs) that are continuously being sustained and assisted by the LGU through the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist (OMAG). Notably, the office has an established database management system to monitor the various FCAs.
Hon. Rodolfo B. Juan Sr., Municipal Mayor, represented by Ms. Marilou B. Valdez, Municipal Administrator mentioned that the LGU of Flora will give its full support in the implementation of the program.
On the other hand, Engr. Abraham Gaddawan, Municipal Agriculturist of Paracelis mentioned that an initial assessment was conducted by their office in various barangays to assess the situation of their constituents in the agricultural sector.
He also expressed his appreciation that a new intervention was introduced through the AMIA program which will aid in uplifting the farming community in the locality.
This was seconded by Dominga A. Cabatu, Provincial Agriculturist of Mountain Province. She highlighted that the province through the Provincial Agriculturist Office (PAO) will be hands-on in supporting the program implementers and will be overseeing together with the LGU the conduct of activities related to the program.

Representatives from the Office of the Municipal Mayor, OMAG, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, Municipal Planning and Development Office attended the activity, and PAO.//kDiwas



Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture - AMIA